The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was granted a rating of 70 percent, and the ratings for his right and left lower extremity impairments were increased to 60 percent, effective July 29, 2016. The claims for higher ratings for upper extremity impairments were denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder met the criteria for a 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, while the upper extremity impairments did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on their severity and frequency of symptoms.

Claimed conditions

depression and dementia with insomnia (acquired psychiatric disorder), right upper extremity impairment, left upper extremity impairment, right lower extremity impairment, left lower extremity impairment

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

December 31, 2025

Citation

A25111390

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